The crushed bark is gently boiled for a few minutes in water, then left to infuse covered before straining. Traditionally used for occasional internal use or as a mouthwash. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
A few dried fruits are chewed slowly, releasing a pungent and numbing sensation traditionally used to relieve oral pain. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The bark is crushed then mixed with a little water to form a paste applied locally to the affected area, according to folk practices transmitted orally. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Zanthoxylum asiaticum is found in wooded savannas and open forests of West and Central Africa; its dried bark and fruits are sometimes available from herbalists specializing in African plants.
The bark is traditionally harvested during the dry season, while the fruits are collected at maturity, generally at the end of the rainy season.